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"This is my second year in a workshop. I felt there were just enough folks in the class for the instructor to get to know the attendees and for the attendees to get to know one another. I have made lifetime friends in these workshops. I feel the number of days is good. I just wish the festival would be more days so I could fit in more seminars after the workshop." - Kim

"This workshop was so exceptional!! I want to do it again!! To learn from these two amazing photographers [Tim Griffith & Scott Frances] was the best opportunity I have had in photography! Hearing their thought processes about composition, light, gesture, color etc. has opened my eyes to a whole new way of thinking about my photography. I hesitated at the cost but it was well worth it!! I would consider a workshop again." - Lori

"This workshop was so exceptional!! I want to do it again!! ----the best opportunity I have had in photography! Hearing..thought processes about composition, light, gesture, color etc. has opened my eyes to a whole new way of thinking about my photography."

"Awesome few days playing with light, learning from the master, Frank Ockenfels and meeting some incredibly talented artists." - Lori

"Now I can not only fly drones (which is awesome!) but know which one to buy AND what a joy shooting from above! "– JD

"It was amazing, brilliant and worth every penny. Frank Ockenfels was amazing and I would definitely take another class from him and recommend him to others. His advice was practical, encouraging, and professional. He made everyone around him happy to be there. He is a special human being and it was great to get a chance to work with someone who is operating at such a high level of creativity.” – AUGUST

“This is my second year in a workshop.I felt there were just enough folks in the class for the instructor to get to know the attendees and for the attendees to get to know one another. I have made lifetime friends in these workshops. I feel the number of days is good. Frank [Ockenfels] was hysterically funny, very honest, extremely knowledgeable, engaging, helpful, hardworking, dedicated, encouraging, and fair. His passion for his art is infectious and his no bullshit approach to critiques were very helpful and entertaining. He really made the environment comfortable to push your limits and not worry about failing. I took away so much good from this experience.” – KIM

“Just wanted to thank you guys for the wonderful workshop this week. I had the honor of being in Keith Carter’s class and I am still buzzing!” – Grant

“I never realized how closely connected my eyes and heart were until I spent three days with Keith [Carter]. It was revelatory for me. Highly recommended!” – Craig

“The workshop was great! Nadav [Kander] was very giving and it was a unique opportunity to spend an extended period of time with one of the best photographers in the world.” – Clay

“Workshops with Nadav and Lindberg have been one of the highlights of my professional career. Very engaged and thoughtful. True professional and very inspiring” – Shaun

“It was inspiring and unforgettable. Sandro [Miller] was a fantastic teacher. He made everyone feel comfortable in the class. Not only did he share technical parts of photography, but also shared what inspired him and gave insight into the business side of his photography.” – Christopher

“It was excellent. Sandro [Miller] really knows his stuff and he was a delight to spend time with. He was well organized, had a great crew (his own and the Festival assistants) and communicated really well. Delightful. He was open and generous almost to a fault.” – Alastair

“Excellent experience. Scott [Frances] is at the top of his game and to learn from someone like that is priceless.” – DAVID

“Amazing. Loved Scott [Frances] and his dedication To teaching a great workshop. Scott is passionate and thoroughly knowledgeable. Loved his energy and dedication. Fantastic class” -HEIDI

[Thomas Holm] is methodical and teaches and illustrates concepts and techniques regardless of your level. Each photographer then will learn by doing, working individually to achieve their own vision. Frequently he will offer personal guidance and injection of inspired details and finishing touches to help improve each image. – Jay

I highly recommend Thomas Holm’s Workshops to any photographer working with models. He has a unique attitude and is passionate about the subject he teaches. He gives out his knowledge freely, with enjoyment, which yields an amazing learning environment.” – Drasco

Testimonials

"I am so glad that I discovered PSPF! It has been so inspiring and is in a category of it's own! No other conference that I have been to can compete!! I do attend several educational meetings a year but the past two years this has been my favorite!! Those evening presentations are the frosting on the cake!! I can't wait for next year!! " - Lori L

Lori L.

"I still have not totally awaken from the dream that is the Palm Springs Photo Festival and hope that I never do. I feel blessed to have been a part of it."

Robert

May is my favorite time of year in the photo universe. We all get to reunite in the beautiful Palm Springs desert and look at all different kinds of photography from all different kinds of photographers, which makes the Palm Springs Photo Festival one of the best photo gatherings. - Anna Alexander, Wired Magazine

"I am happy to have been there and feel that you are making an incredible contribution to the medium with this festival."

Joel

"The PSFP is something I so look forward to now every year. I can't wait to get back next May! All of you work so hard and I really appreciate how smooth the schedules are. I am sure there is so much work behind the scenes that we don't even see. THANK YOU!!!" - Kim C.

Kim C.

"I really appreciate the effort you and yours put into breathing exuberant life into this thing. Looking forward to next year. Thanks, thanks!'

Nancy

Congratulations on another amazing photo festival. The reviews that I gave were really satisfying on many levels. Interesting and very nice photographers of all levels participated and I am happy to say [I saw] extraordinary work. Thanks again for the extraordinary evening programs. It is so important that our industry gets to connect annually in the casual yet professional atmosphere.

Sherrie

So I met Marta Hallett at last year's festival. By this festival I will have the most gorgeous book through Glitterati! PSPF is amazing!!!! - Marjorie

I'm a fan of your festival, I love the energy I experienced from my first year at PSPF. I honestly could not believe the caliber of talent that was radiating inside the theater every night. As if you've brought the photography world into one room.

Yousef

"...not only did I see eight of the most difficult to reach editors and art buyers, I loved being at PSPF and checking out all the new gear..."

Kristen

I wanted to let you know the huge impact your Festival has had on me, and I'm sure on many more like me. It is no overstatement to say that attending your Festival changed my life... Michael Knapstein

Michael

"PSPF is like a gift to the world." - Peter

Peter

"It would have taken me a year, and a lot of time and expense to schedule the same number of meetings, providing of course it were even possible. There’s really no substitute for a face-to-face meeting. Personally, I found the events energizing "

Dan

"We don’t accept unsolicited proposals, just because there aren’t enough hours in the day to do them justice. But I do go every year to the Palm Springs Photo Festival as a reviewer, and I always see a lot of interesting work there." - Chris Pichler, Publisher, Nazraeli Press

Palm Springs is by far the “ BESTival” of all Festivals. So well organized, so well produced, so well curated … just all around an amazing amazing experience. - Allyson Torrisi, People Magazine

Allyson Torrisi

"I signed with an agent and met some amazing people. Above all realized the value of meeting people and getting your work out which is something photographers tend to forget." - Maya

You make a swell soup and we are all the richer for it.

Jock Sturges

I've began friendships at the festival which over the years have become the kind of friends that you can't imagine ever not having.

Jesse

You are all doing an righteous job and I really wish this experience wasn't just once a year, esp the evening symposiums with all the individual photographers discussing their work while it is projected, SPECTACULAR!!!!

Tara S.

I shot a fashion story for Livin In Style magazine because of the party at PSPF 2016. Much good for me has come of it well beyond just the feature. Same goes for the model also a PSPF attendee!

It is truly an event that allows time for reviewers and talent to mingle and get a chance to socialize. We love the creative panels in the evenings, which gets us back to the art of photography and reminds us why we are in this business.

Lisa

PSPF was fantastic this year – the photographers were AMAZING and all of the talks were phenomenal. As always, I was thrilled to be a part of it. I met great photographers via portfolio reviews that we’ll be using and picking up work from as well. Anna Dickson, Google

"I had a great time and plan to attend again next year. I hope to take one of the workshops. For me, it was great to be around other photographers and to realize that my art is valid." - Bob M.

Bob M.

"I loved the festival - it was eye-opening and inspiring. And there was so much to take in it was like drinking from a fire hose." - Anonymous

Anonymous

"What you curate at this event is unparalleled. The level of talent across every possible photographic avenue is – in a word – amazing." - Marianne

Through the relationships created [at PSPF], I was able to not only make direct sales of my photographic prints, but more importantly foster relationships with photographic collectives and individuals interested in sponsoring my future projects. You are surrounded by incredibly talented people from throughout the industry leading seminars, symposiums, workshops. In a few short days your career will change dramatically.

Troi

"This event was really inspirational and amazing. In my enthusiasm during the conference, I called it life-changing. I believe it is, at least for me it is. .."

Svetlana

"The festival is really indescribable. It is simultaneously inspirational for me and there are so many great friendships and relationships made and formed."

Marianne

I am writing to you to let you know how much I appreciate and enjoy attending your festival. I especially love the evening lectures. I could not think of a more perfect way to end a day already filled with inspiration and education. Thank you for an amazing experience!

LUIS

"Thank you again so much for running this event! I must say it was one of the most fruitful reviews I have attended in terms of the reviewers I had managed to show my work to and connect with, and it was also the most organized and well-run review that I have had the pleasure to participate in..."